X-Rite AutoScan DTP41 Series, Operator'S Manual

Calibration and Measurement 

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STRIP POSITIONING AND MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 

You should refer to the documentation for the software program that you are using with your instrument. All applications 
that utilize the instrument will require that you have the software running during strip measurements.  The following 
information is provided to familiarize you with the “mechanical” requirements of guiding a strip through the instrument. 

MEASUREMENT NOTE:

The strip must have a 1.5” (38.10mm) leader before the leading edge of the first step (contact X-Rite Applications Support 
if additional information is required). Inspect the strip for spots or defects on the step. Defects may cause inaccurate 
measurements. Position the strip so that the group of patches to measure is directly under alignment mark on the cover. 
Insert the leading edge of the strip past the front idler rollers until it stops against the rear drive rollers (approximately three 
inches). Press the Instrument button, the motor activates and automatically pulls the strip through the instrument. For large 
strips (media that extends outside the left side of the cover), guide the strip with slight pressure. This prevents skewing of 
the strip as it is measured. Do not “tug” forwards or backwards on strip while internal motor is pulling strip through. 

1.

Select strip type to measure from software. 

2.

If required, initiate reading by pressing Instrument button. LED indicator should flash green slowly during reading. 

3.

Position the strip so that the patches to measure are directly under alignment mark. Insert the strip past the front idler 
rollers until it stops against the rear drive rollers. Press the Instrument button to activate reading. 

4.

Verify that the strip was read successfully by viewing the computer monitor. If an error message is noted, try re-
measuring strip. 

Alignment mark

Insert strip until it stops against the rear drive 

rollers and press Instrument button 

When measuring large strips, guide 

along outside edge

Slowly insert envelope until it 

stops against the drive rollers

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